1963 Fonseca

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Alex Bridgeman
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1963 Fonseca

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A bottle rewaxed some years ago when first acquired. Bottled in 1966. Opened 18.30, decanted 10.30, double decanted 13.00 and tasted 18.00.

Warm mature red colour, 40% opaque. Delightful fruit on the nose, generous redcurrant with hints of anise. Lovely acidity, sweet fruit and cedar on entry. Generous redcurrant, slightly sweetened with clover honey all wrapped up in a massive blanket of tobacco and cedar. The cedar dominates the aftertaste, tobacco and red jelly on the long and spicy finish. Stunning Port, just exquisite. 95/100. Tasted at the TPF Awards on 07-Feb-23. Decanted 7½ hours.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 1963 Fonseca

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F63, opened 18:30, decanted 10:30. Red, 30% opaque. Rich; hot spice; long sweetness. Very impressive.
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Re: 1963 Fonseca

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45% opacity, warm red. No further note - I must have enjoyed it though as I gave it a point!
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